Touring routes

Wildlife & adventure touring route

Melbourne

Despite her reputation for elegance, Melbourne is also a place for adventures. Head to Port Phillip Bay to jump on board a fishing charter and hope to catch snapper, flathead or whiting. Or climb on to a windsurfer and chase the bay winds.

The serene Yarra River is a popular place for kayaking, and on Port Phillip Bay you may spot seals, dolphins and eagles during sea kayaking tours. Other watercraft includes river cruises, a sailing school, and a luxurious Venetian-style gondola.

Hire a bike and follow the locals along kilometres of bike paths beside the Yarra River or around the bay, play golf on some of Australia's top courses or go ballooning high above the city with a traditional breakfast with sparkling wine when you come back to land.

Head to Melbourne Zoo for a day with the animals, and discover the fascinating inhabitants of the Southern Ocean around Australia at the Melbourne Aquarium.